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Curated OER
One Stage at a Time
Learners explore the psychological coping mechanisms of cancer patients and relate individual cancer survivors' stories to Dr. Kubler-Ross' stages of grief. They use first-person accounts, discussion and journals to explore these concepts.
Curated OER
Straight Talk On Tough Issues
Students engage in a lesson that is focused upon the concept of breast cancer and research is conducted using a variety of reference sources. They reflect upon how different people deal with the tragedy of cancer and then students write...
Curated OER
Bring Out the Parasols: Skin Cancer Awareness in the Classroom
Incorporate history, science, and practical sense into teaching kids about the effects of the sun.
Appalachian State University
The Fault in Our Stars: A Movie Study Guide for Eighth Grade Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
How would you spend your last days with a loved one? The movie guide for The Fault in Our Stars prompts scholars to compare important scenes from the novel to the film and contains background information about the author, guided...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Pop Star Kylie Returns to Stage in Sydney
In this English worksheet, students read "Pop Star Kylie Returns to Stage in Sydney," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coping With Cancer: Novel Methods of Stress Management
Read this passage and study the graphics to complete a five-question quiz related to stress management for cancer patients.
Other
Starlight Children's Foundation: Coping With Chemo
Vignettes about the different phases of coping with chemotherapy when you have cancer. Geared toward teens, this site emphasizes teens helping teens along the journey.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: National Organizations for Cancer Patients
This site is a list of contact information for national organizations that offer services to people with cancer and their families. Some organizations concentrate on certain kinds of cancer, and others provide information on several...
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: Cancer Topics
This site provides information on virtually every type of cancer. Information can be found on prevention, causes, detection, treatments, research, and support groups.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma
This excellent site provides a good overview of Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma. Also provides links to more detailed information about treatment, prevention, genetics, causes, stages and screening for skin cancer.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: Liver Cancer Home Page
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides a general overview of liver cancer. Also provides links to more detailed information about stages, treatment, prevention, genetics, causes and screening for liver cancer.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: Ovarian Cancer Home Page
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides general information about ovarian cancer. Also has links to more detailed information about treatment, prevention, genetics, causes and screening for ovarian cancer.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: Prostate Cancer Home Page
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides a general overview of prostate cancer. Also provides links to more detailed information about stages, treatment, prevention, genetics, causes, and screening for prostate cancer.
OURA
1000 Cranes of Hope: A Monument to Those Touched by Cancer
Join a community united against cancer by adding an expression of empathy, support or remembrance to an interactive monument dedicated to those touched by cancer.
Other
Hospice Net
This site is dedicated to educating individuals how to help adolescents and children cope with difficult situations involving feelings of depression. These articles offer good advice for helping children in need.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Religion and Ethics Weekly: Dr. Ben Carson Extended Interview
Dr. Ben Carson is a renown neurosurgeon who was involved with the attempted separation of the conjoined Bijani twins. He recounts dealing with that loss and how his faith has helped him cope with a life full of risk. Dr. Carson also...